| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $44.52 | 4.125% | $46.3565 | $46.36 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.48 | 12.190% | $108.2409 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.95 | 10.498% | $133.6473 | $133.65 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.27 | 4.286% | $47.2103 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.57 | 8.747% | $190.9271 | $190.93 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.55 | 12.114% | $150.8494 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.28 | 4.342% | $259.0603 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.62 | $936.2918 | $936.30 | $936.30 | $936.20 | |